Today on Boston Public Radio:
We began the show by talking with listeners about rising gas prices before carrying President Joe Biden's speech announcing a ban on the import of Russian oil.
Trenni Kusnierek discussed Russia’s detainment of WNBA player Brittney Griner, and the 50th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which started last weekend. Kusnierek is an anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Boston. She's also a Boston Public Radio contributor.
Deborah Douglas and Amber Payne talked about the upcoming relaunch of The Emancipator, a publication seeking to quicken change to an antiracist society, and their partnership with Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research and the Boston Globe. Douglas and Payne are co-editors in chief of The Emancipator, in partnership with the Boston Globe opinions team and the BU Center for Antiracist Research.
Ty Burr shared his thoughts on the latest movies, from “The Batman” to “The Power of the Dog.” Burr’s reviews and thoughts on all things movies can be found at “Ty Burr’s Watch List” on Substack.
John King updated us on the latest political headlines, focusing on President Joe Biden’s announcement that imports of Russian oil would be banned. King is CNN's Chief National Correspondent and anchor of "Inside Politics,” which airs weekdays and Sunday mornings at 8 a.m.
We ended the show by asking listeners how they find joy after doomscrolling.
